Miss Seminole County

 The private interview is ten minutes long and is between the candidate and the panel of judges. During this phase judges are assessing a candidate’s ability to think under pressure, speak eloquently and quickly and the aptitude for the job as a titleholder. This is the first phase of competition to take place.  This portion of the competition is worth 35% of the total score.

 On-stage question and the Social Impact Pitch are important to the judges in determining how well a candidate can respond under the pressure of an audience or the media. The on-stage questions range in their topic from current events to the job of a titleholder. The Social Impact Pitch is a timed on-stage pitch of a Candidate’s Social Impact Initiative. Miss America is a public figure and keeping composure during stressful situations or unexpected conversations is an essential part of the job.  This portion of the competition is worth 15% of the total score.  

 This is an assessment of the candidate’s dedication to her preferred art. While the most traditional talents are singing, dancing, baton twirling, playing an instrument, or dramatic performance, there have been very unique talents to grace the stage in the last few decades, including ventriloquism, painting, photography, composing, and trick roping.  This portion of the competition is worth 35% of the total score.

 The Red Carpet competition is the re-branded classic evening wear competition. This is an opportunity for the candidate to show on-stage elegance, poise, and sense of style.  This portion of the competition is worth 15% of the total score. 

'Miss' Candidates 

• Age
  • Must be no less than 19 years old by December 31, 2023
  • Must be no more than 26 years old on December 31, 2023
• Residency requirements:
• *We are an "Open Competition" for any candidates residing in the state of Florida.*   
• Additional eligibility requirements provided in candidate contract.

* Eligibility requirements are subject to change as updated guidelines from the Miss America Organization are released.

At all times during her year of service, the titleholder must remember she is a representative of the Seminole County community and the Miss America Organization.  

It is expected she will make a minimum of 6 public appearances as determined by the Executive Board, in addition to requests made by County Commissioners, our sponsors, donors, and community leaders.  The titleholder will have the opportunity to share her impact initiative.  She will also have the ability to select events/activities of special interests to her.  Example: pie eating contest!

This is a year where the titleholder will work responsibly to her community while developing and implementing her initiative in preparation for Miss Florida and Miss America.